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Skyward

Written by: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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"Narrator Suzy Jackson's assured, brassy tones and forceful delivery are an exceptional match for Sanderson's high-stakes, battle-driven space opera.... Jackson's gift for characterizations shines - she brings out the humor and heroism in Spensa's young classmates and friends (and the neurotic spaceship MBOT), along with the pain and perseverance of the generations that came before them. This is a high-octane futuristic narrative of hope, sacrifice, and courage, and a fast pace speaks to the rising urgency as war rages above the planet. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award." (AudioFile magazine)

From Brandon Sanderson, the number one New York Times best-selling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the internationally best-selling Mistborn series, comes the first book in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a dangerous world at war for humanity's future.

Spensa's world has been under attack for decades. Now pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensa's dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father's - a pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensa's chances of attending flight school at slim to none.

No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars.

©2018 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
Action & Adventure Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy Dream Witty Transportation War Adventure Aviation Destiny Air Force Space Teen Fantasy

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Great listen

The first half is a bit of a slow burn, but you can tell that the groundwork is being layed for later events. The second half finished strong and is an exciting listen. Excellent narration!

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Sooooooooo GOOD!!

Amazing story and narration alike! The narrator’s voice perfectly matched the characters, most importantly Spensa. Don’t worry about the fact that it’s young adult. This is typical immaculate Brandon Sanderson writing! I was on the metaphorical edge of my seat the whole way through. Looking forward to book 2!!

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My first ever audiobook!

And I loved it!! What an awesome story and protagonist. Also, Suzy Jackson's performance was fantastic. Looking forward to Starsight

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Great Space Opera!!!

This book was really well thought out.

I had to stop it at certain points because of how much the Narrator Spenca felt things. But after a quick brake I jumped right back into it wanting to know more.

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Excellent

This series has been excellent thus far, really grabbed me and pulled me in story wise. Can't wait for the next books to come out.

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Amazing

Amazing,Amazing,Amazing,story was well written and really well narrated,I would highly recommend this book to everyone!

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Brilliantly written and narrated

Everything is so well done in this book. the characters, the pace the story. I'm starting book 2 right away.

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Enjoyed

I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't stop listening during the last 2-3 hours.

The narrator was also great.

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My new favorite!

I think this book has become my new favorite from Brandon Sanderson. I love the characters and their interactions and the main character's responses and the way she speaks. I hope there is a sequel in the works.

The narrator does a fantastic job of helping bring these characters to live and give the their own and unique personalities. I am going to look for more of her narrations.

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Pretty Good

Characters were enjoyable and had their flaws. M-Bot was a favorite. Thought I might not enjoy the descriptions of aerial dog fights, but they were actually pretty well done. Light line/lance is a cool idea. Sanderson is definitely a "cool idea" guy. Will probably read more in the series if there are any. Audiobook narrator Suzy Jackson did a fine job.

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